Buyer questions
Editorial update:
Direct answers to the questions foreign buyers ask before anything else.
In this section
- Can foreigners buy?
Yes — foreigners buy freehold in the Dominican Republic with the same rights as nationals. What you need, where the real limits are, what goes wrong.
- Is Punta Cana safe to buy in?
The risk in Punta Cana is process risk: title, permits, escrow and HOA. What actually goes wrong and the checks that prevent it.
- Do I need a lawyer?
Yes — an independent Dominican lawyer, retained by you. What they verify, what it costs, and why the developer's lawyer is not a substitute.
- Residency by buying?
Property does not grant a visa. Investor residency is a separate application a qualifying purchase can support. What to verify before assuming.
- What is a good net yield?
No single number is correct. How net yield varies by zone and management in 2026, what eats the gross, and how to verify any claim.
2026 orientation, not guarantees and not legal advice. No guaranteed ROI, no invented occupancy.